North Hopkins Panthers Dodd City Tournament Results
By: Cecile Lozano
From November 29th to December 1st North Hopkins basketball Panthers played five games at the Dodd City Tournament. One of those five was the championship game.
Their first game was against the Yantis Owls, defeating them by 69-26, as well as their following games against the Sam Rayburn Texans, by 74-35, and Dodd City Hornets, by 43-41. They held a close match to the Sam Rayburn Texans, but lost by 34-35.
The North Hopkins Panthers Advanced to the championship, but unfortunately lost to Sam Rayburn with the score of 39-42.
North Hopkins Panther, Caleb Wyatt earned 2nd place receiveing the Dodd City Tournament Scholarship.
Wildcats Named to Academic All-State Football Team
Ten Wildcats’ football players and a team manager made the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Football Team. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens released results Tuesday morning (December 4).
Making first team Academic All-State were:
Austin Dodd,
Pacen Edwards,
Ethan Rogers
Landry Tyson.
Making the second team were:
team manager Carson Bridges (no picture available)
Connor Burgin
Daniel Moreno.
Honorable Mention selections were:
Blayne Hohenberger,
Charlie Maddux,
Evan Rushing
Jase Thompson.
Coach Owens said this is a very deserving honor, which requires much dedication and hard work. He added they have learned how to balance academics and athletics.
Game Day: Wildcats Host Dallas Wilson; Lady Cats at New Boston
The Wildcats’ basketball team, ranked #8 in Class 5A in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Poll, are back on the home floor at Wildcats Gym as Dallas Woodrow Wilson provides the opposition on this Tuesday game day (December 4). The schedule has been altered this Tuesday night to accommodate transportation issues for Woodrow. There will be a freshmen game beginning at 6 p.m. in the high school Auxiliary Gym. There will be a JV contest also at 6 p.m. in Wildcats Gym. The varsity game, starting at around 7:15 p.m., will follow in Wildcats Gym. The Wildcats come in with a 7-2 season record. They went 2-2 in a Mansfield ISD tournament this past weekend. Dallas Wilson has a 4-5 record coming in according to Max Preps. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta says the Woodrow Wilson Wildcats are a very tall team. The Wildcats last played at home back on November 19 against Rockwall. The battle of Wildcats will be broadcast live on KSST Radio and via streaming video on You Tube KSST Radio Channel (connect through Facebook or Subscribe to KSST’s You Tube channel). The game will also be videotaped for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Meanwhile the Lady Cats’ basketball team hits the road on this Tuesday game day. The Lady Cats are playing at New Boston. There will be a JV game at 5 p.m. The Lady Cats’ varsity takes on New Boston at around 6:15 p.m. The Lady Cats varsity comes in with a 7-1 season mark. They are coming off a loss in the championship game of the Winnsboro Hoopfest this past weekend. Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell says her Lady Cats should match up with a New Boston team she describes as fast and athletic.
Two SSHS Seniors Qualify for State TAFE Competition
SSHS seniors Zoe Wilson and Cassidy Winborn are involved in a new group on campus, TAFE or Texas Association of Future Educators. TAFE Sponsor is Debbie Stribling, also a sponsor with FCCLA or Family and Career Community Leaders of American.
Ms. Stribling took Zoe Wilson and Cassidy Winborn to a TAFE Regional Competition last Friday (November 30) at the Region 8 Education Service Center in Pittsburg and both students qualified for the TAFE State Competition in February at Allen High School. Ms. Stribling said her students were in a competition involving Teacher Created Materials For the Classroom. One student came up with a mock Pac-Man game called Zap Zap Zap That Math. The other created a game with colors on a board. Kids are asked to pair an everyday item on the end of a stick to the proper color for the item on the board. Ms. Stribling said two other students attended the regional competition as observers so they can compete next year.
Some 50 SSHS students are involved with TAFE and Ms. Stribling said the group is open to any high school student interested in becoming a teacher.
Lighted Christmas Parade Moved to Monday, December 10th, 2018
Due to possible inclement weather, the Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade Presented by Carriage House Manor will be moved from Friday, December 7th to Monday, December 10th at 7 p.m.
As the city lights go out, the parade entries, which are required to be lit up with working Christmas lights, will bring Christmas cheer to those lining the parade route on Monday.
This year the Lions will continue their partnership with the Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association and the Sulphur Springs Law Enforcement Association to collect toys for the Blue Santa Program. Blue Santa collects and distributes toys to needy children in Hopkins County. The Help Blue Santa Build His Float project is an effort to collect toys to kick-off the annual Blue Santa Toy Drive. The Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association will have an empty truck in front of the county Courthouse and will enter an empty trailer into the parade. The community is encouraged to bring a toy or a financial gift to the parade to donate to the Blue Santa Program. Donations can be made either on the truck in front of the Courthouse or will be picked up along the parade route and placed on the empty trailer.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the City of Sulphur Springs is attempting to move their activities scheduled for Friday to Monday as well.
TxDOT Hosts Listening Session for Senior Transit Needs
PARIS – The Texas Department of Transportation will host one of several statewide public listening sessions here at 1 p.m. Dec. 13 at the City of Paris Council Chambers, 150 1st Street SE, to gather input regarding the transit needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities living in rural Texas.
These sessions also provide an opportunity to learn about the Federal Transit Administration’s Program 5310, which provides funding for transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities when current transportation service is unavailable, insufficient or inappropriate.
All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Those who cannot participate in person can join online; please go to www.txdot.gov and click on “get involved.” The public can also provide input by taking an online survey online atwww.txdot.gov and clicking on “enhanced mobility.”
The Dec. 13 session in Paris is designed to gather input from residents of Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Rains and Red River counties. A list of TxDOT public meetings statewide is available online at www.txdot.gov, search for “hearings and meetings”
Winnsboro Police Report November 26-December 2, 2018
Winnsboro Police arrested 4, responded to one accident and 132 calls for service. They also wrote 41 citations and 39 warnings during the report period, November 26-December 2, 2018.
Aerial Bumpass, 27, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 26th on multiple Winnsboro Municipal Warrants.
Nicholas Jones, 25, of Tyler, was arrested November 27th for violation of probation.
Christopher Schmeets, 43, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 27th on multiple Winnsboro Municipal Warrants.
Samantha Lange, 48, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 30th for parole violation.
WPD responded to a one vehicle accident November 29th at State Highway 37 and Country Road 4700. The driver was transported by Flight for Life to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital.
Wildcats, Lady Raiders Play in 61st Whataburger Basketball Tournament
FORT WORTH, Texas – Dec. 4, 2018 – The Whataburger Basketball Tournament, hailed by USA Today and Sports Illustrated as one of the nation’s top holiday tournaments, returns to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for its 61st year. The tournament kicks off Thursday, Dec. 27 through Saturday, Dec. 29.
With humble beginnings dating back to 1958, the Whataburger Basketball tournament has grown from just eight teams to a 48-team basketball showdown featuring talent from across the state and beyond, including out-of-state competitors from Little Rock Parkview.
More than 30,000 spectators, including college scouts and coaches, are expected to take part in the action-packed three-day tournament at three area high school gyms. The 5,000-seat Birdville Independent School District’s W.G. Thomas Coliseum will host the Boys Orange Division, the 1,700-seat Chisholm Trail High School arena will host the Boys Blue Division and the 2,200-seat Saginaw High School arena will host the Girls Blue Division.
In its storied history, the Whataburger Basketball Tournament has provided a national spotlight for players that went on to professional careers as players and coaches with the NBA. Tournament veterans include Sam Cassel, assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers. In addition to going home champions, the winning team in each division will also earn a $1,000 scholarship from Whataburger.
“We’re proud to bring families and fans together to witness the rising stars in the Whataburger Basketball Tournament,” said Whataburger Director of Operations Scott Phillips. “We know how much hard work and dedication the athletes put into this game, and Whataburger couldn’t be happier to see them succeed.”
Fans interested in witnessing history can purchase tickets at each of the tournament’s three venues. Tickets are $9 for a single day pass on Dec. 27 and 28, $10 for a single day pass on Dec. 29, $24 for a three-day pass at a single venue, $36 for a three-day pass at Chisholm Trail and Saginaw venues and $55 for a three-day pass for all games and venues throughout the competition.
“This year’s tournament is jam-packed with incredible talent from Texas and beyond,” said Tournament Director Tom Rogers. “The Whataburger Basketball Tournament continues to set the stage for players to showcase their skills. We’re excited to see a little friendly competition and end the year with some great basketball.”
For additional information including brackets, rankings and specific player statistics, visit Whataburger-BBT.org. During the tournament, updated scores and game schedules will be posted in real time on Facebook. Here are the participating teams:
BOYS ORANGE
Aldine Eisenhower
Arkansas Little Rock Parkview
Arlington Martin
Dallas Jesuit
Denton Guyer
Duncanville
Euless Trinity
Fort Worth Northwest
Katy Morton Ranch
Mansfield Timberview
Richardson Pearce
San Antonio Wagner
South Grand Prairie
Southlake Carroll
Sulphur Springs
Waxahachie
BOYS BLUE
Argyle
Argyle Liberty Christian
Bowie
Brock
Burkburnett
Center
Decatur
Grandview
Kennedale
Levelland
Liberty Hill
Nazareth
Peaster
Ponder
Seminole
Wall
GIRLS BLUE
Argyle Liberty Christian
Bowie
Dodd City
Jacksboro
Kennedale
Levelland
Nazareth
Panhandle
Ponder
Quinlan Ford
Seminole
Springtown
Stephenville
Tuscola Jim Ned
Wall
Winnsboro
Corvette Club Makes Donation to Meal a Day Program
The Sulphur Springs Corvette Club made a very generous Donation of $ 1,000.00
to the Meal A Day Program on Tuesday, December 4th. Show in Photo are: Tim Gee, Karon Weatherman, Mike Hart and David Johnson The Meal A Day is funded by Donations like this. Other than the yearly United Way Funds and the $ 2.00 that the Seniors pay for their lunches, Meal A Day is ran on Donations from the Community.
